How Many Cases does the Ex-Minister of Singapore Have All the Details

Singapore’s political landscape has been shaken by the allegations against former Transport Minister S. Iswaran. The case has become the most significant political scandal in the city-state since the 1980s.

Charges and Legal Proceedings

Iswaran faces a total of 27 charges, including two counts of corruption, one of obstructing justice, and 24 counts of obtaining valuables as a public servant. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and the matter is set for a pre-trial conference.

Two counts of corruption, which involve allegations of accepting bribes as inducements for advancing business interests in matters related to contracts between Singapore GP and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and a proposal for a contract with the STB.

One charge of obstructing the course of justice, which typically involves interference with the legal process, such as tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses.

Twenty-four counts of obtaining gratification as a public servant, which include receiving tickets to various high-profile events and shows from a property tycoon, such as:

   – Tickets to the show “Thriller” and “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” in November 2015.

   – Tickets to football matches, including West Ham vs Everton and Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur in November 2015.

   – Green Room tickets to the 2016 and 2017 F1 Singapore Grand Prix.

   – Tickets to the show “Book of Mormon” and a Chelsea vs Southampton football match in December 2017.

   – Tickets to “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” in December 2017.

The total value of the items involved in the charges is more than $380,000. Iswaran has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and the case is proceeding to a pre-trial conference.

The charges allege that Iswaran obtained several bottles of alcohol and tickets to musicals and soccer matches in the UK from an executive related to a construction firm. These were supposedly in exchange for contracts related to construction works on an MRT station.

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The Political Fallout

Iswaran’s involvement in this case has prompted his resignation from all his posts, including his ministerial role, membership in the People’s Action Party, and his position as a Member of Parliament for West Coast.

This case has brought to light the need for stringent anti-corruption measures and has sparked discussions on the integrity of public officials in Singapore.

As the legal proceedings continue, the public eagerly awaits the outcome of this high-profile case. The resolution of these charges will have far-reaching implications for governance and public trust in Singapore.

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